Pad Printing

Pad Printing for Promotional Products

Pad printing is one of the most versatile and effective ways to apply detailed logos, designs, and messages to promotional merchandise. At Custom Planet, we use pad printing in-house to deliver high-quality custom prints on a huge range of products – from pens and power banks to mugs, golf balls, and more.

What is Pad Printing?

Pad printing, also known as tampography, is a technique that uses a silicone pad to transfer ink from an etched plate onto an object’s surface. Because the pad is flexible, it can print on uneven, curved, or textured surfaces where other methods like screen printing would struggle.

This makes it ideal for printing on small or unusually shaped promotional items such as:

Pens, pencils, and USB drives
Keyrings, bottle openers, and torches
Golf balls, stress toys, and earbuds
Eco cups, mugs, and other curved items

Why Choose Pad Printing?

Pad printing offers several benefits when it comes to branding your promotional products:

Sharp, detailed prints – even for fine text and logos
Great for awkward shapes – curved or recessed surfaces are no problem
Cost-effective for bulk orders
Fast turnaround times with our in-house print setup

How We Use Pad Printing at Custom Planet

We’ve invested in professional pad printing machines to ensure consistent, high-quality results across every order. Our experienced print team will test your design and product type to guarantee the best results – and we’ll advise you if pad printing isn’t the right fit (we also offer screen printing, embroidery, and other methods).

Because we do everything under one roof at our UK facility, we control quality, speed, and sustainability. Our print department uses eco-friendly inks where possible, and our building runs on 100% renewable electricity.

Best Products for Pad Printing

Some materials and products work particularly well with pad printing. We frequently recommend it for:

Promotional pens
Tech giveaways like USB sticks or chargers
Reusable drinkware
Branded keyrings and fobs

If you’re not sure what will work best, just get in touch. Our account managers will walk you through your options and help you find the most cost-effective solution for your brand.

Get a Quote Today

Whether you need custom printed promotional products for a trade show, giveaway, staff pack or launch event, pad printing is often the perfect choice. It’s fast, detailed, and scalable.